British Home Stores (Former), 67-81, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

Purpose-built retail store (Williamson et al. note constructed 1966-69, GW Clarke) for British Homes Stores. 3-storey, flat roofed. Lower façade mix of large commercial unit glazing and painted finishes, dark grey brick upper façade, curved at northeast and southeast corners. Projecting canopy over ground floor level along street-facing elevations, curved with main façade. Single height windows arranged in horizontal groupings at first floor. Mix of single and double height windows in horizontal groupings at second floor. Closed 2016 when the retailer entered administration.

24 August 2023: External inspection finds the building to be vacant since the closure of BHS in 2016 and currently in fair condition. There are a few sections of panels which are missing or damaged under the canopy and on the store frontage. There is some peeling paint on the store frontage as well. There is light vegetation growth on the canopy. The upper glazing appears intact. The lower openings and glazing are covered and appear secure. Move to At Risk. Condition set to Fair and Risk to Low.

Post-survey update: Planning permission for use of vacant building as Class 1 (retail: food and non-food items) with ancillary uses, includes frontage alterations, installation of plant and associated works (ref: 21/00612/FUL) has been granted with conditions.

Further update: A building warrant for the previously noted work is now being sought (21/01353/BW).